Thank you to all the teachers and students who celebrated World Read Aloud Day with me! To Skype with authors and illustrators year round, check out the Microsoft Educator Community! https://education.microsoft.com/literacy

Skype visits are approximately 15 minutes long. I introduce myself and talk a bit about my books, read a short picture book, and answer some questions from students.

My available times are between 8 am and 5 pm EST.

If you’re a teacher or librarian and you’d like to schedule a free Skype visit, contact me via fortenberryillustration@gmail.com

Please provide the following information:

• Your name and grade(s) you work with
• Your city and time zone (important for scheduling)
• Possible times to Skype between 8 am and 5 pm EST
• Your Skype username
• A phone number where you can be reached in case of technical issues

THE NEW YEAR FOR TREES
Yay trees! Tu B’Shevat (Hebrew: ט״ו בשבט‎) is a holiday on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat. In 2018, Tu B’Shevat begins at sunset on January 30 and ends at nightfall on January 31. Pictured is a detail from Sadie’s Snowy Tu B’Shevat, written by Jamie Korngold.
Find a copy here: http://amzn.to/2BoboBm